Our USA Today Crossword Hints for August 5, 2026 puzzle will help you move through the grid if you’ve found yourself stuck on a clue. USA Today Crossword is a popular daily puzzle that tests the player’s vocabulary, spelling, and general knowledge skills. The puzzle is available in print and digital format and is enjoyed by people of all ages. The clues can range from easy to challenging and the player must use their critical thinking abilities to solve the puzzle. It is a great way to pass the time and challenge oneself.
USA Today Crossword Hints, August 5, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 8/5/26. The clues are listed below, and you can click/tap on a clue to go to its page for more detail, including definitions, but if you don’t want to be immediately spoiled, you can reveal letter by letter to still offer yourself more of a challenge before revealing the full solution.
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1A. Semisolid precipitation
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6A. Crochet or macrame
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11A. Sticky note brand
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13A. Sports cars with horse logos
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16A. Like a joke understood by few
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17A. Cause a temperature warning on a phone
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18A. Reduce the power of, in gaming
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19A. Scatter around
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21A. History textbook unit
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22A. Some steak orders
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24A. Settle up
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26A. Bookish
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29A. Cassette
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30A. Yoga pose
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31A. They have a big E at the top
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35A. Word after "T." or "Oedipus"
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36A. Any of 150 Biblical songs
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37A. Promise to settle up later
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38A. Cashless payment tool
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41A. "Beautiful Things" singer Benson
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43A. Steals from
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44A. Required
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46A. They generate interest
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48A. "Squid Game" or "My Golden Life"
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49A. Smile's shape
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50A. Bigfoot or Godzilla
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51A. "10/10, no notes," for example
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55A. Pastry treats on sticks
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58A. Beach day container full of ice
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60A. Like November, among the months of the year
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61A. Back-baring top
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62A. Virginia, for one
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63A. Doesn't succeed
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1D. Alternative to "solve" or "buy a vowel," on "Wheel of Fortune"
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2D. Solitary
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3D. Letters on pre-1991 maps
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4D. Become less flexible
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5D. Started a game of Sardines
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6D. Workers on a ship
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7D. Movie with the song "Naatu Naatu"
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8D. Ooh and __
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9D. Portion of the day during which teachers don't actually get downtime
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10D. Wonder Woman's headwear
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12D. Edison rival Nikola
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13D. Running test at the NFL combine
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14D. Holiday preceders
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15D. "Don't leave!"
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20D. WNBA great Weatherspoon
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23D. "This American Life" host Glass
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24D. Go team!
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25D. Anti-pollution org.
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26D. Fat in some piecrusts
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27D. Understood
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28D. Income range considered by the IRS
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29D. "31 Days of Oscar" channel
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32D. Respected seniors
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33D. Vocal quality
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34D. Took to court
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36D. Mac alternatives
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39D. Charged particle
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40D. Channel with "Modern Family" reruns
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41D. Pow!
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42D. In the midst of a hot streak
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45D. Success on a dating app
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46D. Fabric full of holes
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47D. Some doctoral exams
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48D. Retained
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50D. What a radius is and a diameter is not
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52D. Range above tenor
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53D. Selina Meyer sitcom
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54D. Goofs up
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56D. Actress Longoria
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57D. Odie or Garfield, to Jon
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59D. Clumsy type
The USA Today Crossword is a daily crossword puzzle that is published in the USA Today newspaper and on its website. The puzzle is known for its contemporary and pop culture references, as well as its accessibility to solvers of all skill levels.
The USA Today Crossword was first introduced in 2002, and has since become a popular source of entertainment and mental stimulation for crossword enthusiasts of all ages. The puzzle is created by a team of experienced crossword constructors, who are known for their creativity and skill in the field of crossword puzzles.
One of the unique features of the USA Today Crossword is its use of a non-standard grid, which can include circles or other shapes. This can make the puzzle even more challenging and interesting to solve. The puzzle also includes a variety of themed sections, which can add an extra layer of complexity to the solving experience.
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